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The Afghan Campaign

A story about a soldier who just happens to be in the army of Alexander the Great fighting the Afghans.

Bulgaria Under Byzantine Rule

Ivan Vladislav was a nephew of Tsar Samuil and the only one who survived after Samuil ordered to execute his brother Aron together with his entire family. Ivan Vladislav was saved by his cousin Gavril

Marching Behind Caissons

Navy Honor Guard marched behind the caissons carrying the remains of sailors from USS Monitor.

Gog And Magog

Their Identity…their Legend… and their Location: Who are they: Gog and Magog are barbaric tribes from the progeny of Japheth (Yafith) son of Noah, They are mentioned in the Bible and in Quran they are

What Is a Peshmerga?

Glossary definition of the term peshmerga, from your About.com Guide to Asian History.

Pyrrha

Pyrrha, daughter of Epimetheus, wife of Deucalion.

How to Create Fictional Orcish Leaders for your RPG

When creating fictional leaders one needs to decide what it is about them that allowed them to assume the mantle of power to begin with. Too often orcs are just part of a nameless horde, directed by m

The Life Of Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler is known as the most terrible man who lived in the twentieth century. We provide information on Adolf Hitler Biography, Hitler Books, Hitler Holocaust and Movies.

What Was the Lodz Ghetto?

On February 8, 1940, the Jews of Lodz, Poland were forced to live in a very small area of the city and then sealed off from the rest of the world.

Andromache

Glossary entry on Andromache.

Battle of Deep Bottom II

Want the fast facts about the Battle of Deep Bottom II? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.